Understanding Slavery and Its Impacts

The transcript details the narrator's transition from Baltimore to Saint Michaels in 1832, highlighting the harsh realities of slavery, including hunger and cruelty. It describes Master Thomas's meanness and religious hypocrisy, as well as the suppression of educational efforts for slaves. The narrative also covers the cruelty towards a helpless slave, Henny, and the narrator's transfer to Edward Covey for 'breaking'.

What was the initial relationship between the narrator and Master Thomas?

• They were old friends.

• They were complete strangers.

• They were business partners.

• They were family members.

How did the narrator describe the food situation under Master Thomas?

• Food was scarce, leading to hunger.

• They were given only fruits and vegetables.

• There was plenty of food for everyone.

• They had gourmet meals every day.

What was considered the most aggravated form of meanness among slaveholders?

• Not providing enough food.

• Not letting slaves learn to read.

• Not giving slaves new clothes.

• Not allowing slaves to rest.

How did Master Thomas acquire his slaves?

• He inherited them.

• He bought them at an auction.

• He married into slave ownership.

• He was given them as a gift.

What was the narrator's hope after Master Thomas's religious conversion?

• That he would become more cruel.

• That he would emancipate the slaves.

• That he would move to another state.

• That he would sell the slaves.

What did Master Thomas use to justify his cruelty towards slaves?

• Advice from other slaveholders.

• Religious scriptures.

• The laws of the land.

• His own personal beliefs.

Who was Edward Covey?

• A kind slave owner.

• A notorious slave breaker.

• A wealthy plantation owner.

• A preacher in the community.